Lot 2598

Sale 128 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochos II, (261-246 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.19 g), Seleucia on Tigris mint, issued 261-250 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochos I to right, dotted border, rev. Apollo Delphios seated to left on omphalos, holding arrow and bow, on right, **BASILEWS* and to left **ANTIOCOU*, to left and right monograms, (cf.S.6866, SC 587.4c, Newell ESM 190, HGC 9, 236g). Toned, good very fine, scarce.

Ex Dr L.J. Sherwin Collection, from Antiquarius list 38 item 27, July 29, 1996.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$300

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